News & Media
Mr. Charlie's Told Me So celebrates anniversary with cassava ice cream, Mike Tyson chocolate ear
February 14, 2025
Plant-based QSR Mr. Charlie's Told Me so will celebrate the third anniversary of its flagship La Brea restaurant in Los Angeles today.
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From prep to profit: How honeygrow is tackling rising costs with AI automation
by Fast Casual
Honeygrow recently turned to back-of-house AI to streamline its operations and tackle the challenges of managing a busy kitchen.
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Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard makes c-suite hires
February 14, 2025
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has hired Lawrence Brown as CDO, while Carmela Hughley steps in as SVP of marketing insights and innovation, according…
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Speaker Spotlight: Mohaimina 'Mina' Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s
Mina Haque, CEO of Tony Roma's, shares a look at her career, her achievements and industry trends ahead of her appearance at Restaurant Franchising …
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Krystal building on legacy with new prototype
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Krystal is building on its legacy by remodeling six restaurants in Georgia with the brand's new prototype designed to bring in new and returning customers.
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Cold Stone Creamery serving franchise opportunities in Nashville
February 13, 2025
Cold Stone Creamery plans to expand the brand's presence in Nashville, Tennessee, including 10 locations over the next five years, according to a press release.
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Lee's Famous Recipe expands to Flint, Michigan
February 13, 2025
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken will open a location in Flint, Michigan, on Feb. 17 with a grand opening celebration scheduled for Feb. 20. The location is the…
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How Botrista’s Briana Jurado is Remixing the Drink Menu
Botrista’s Briana Jurado transforms beverage innovation by blending data, creativity, and technology. As VP of Beverage Programs, she pioneers trend-driven…
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Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO talks economy, that kitschy name
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Stoner's Pizza Joint CEO John Stetson talks to podcast host Mandy Detwiler about weathering the economy, competing in a saturated market and that eponymous…
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White Castle names Melissa Palmisciano VP, general counsel
February 12, 2025
White Castle has promoted Deputy General Counsel Melissa Palmisciano to VP and general counsel, according to a press release.
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Layne’s Chicken Fingers to open 9 restaurants in 90 days
February 12, 2025
Layne's Chicken Fingers is expected to open nine restaurants in 90 days as part of its growth plan, according to a press release.
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TundraFMP Revolutionizes Restaurant Chain Expansion with LaunchPad NRO Program
TundraFMP, a Diversified Foodservice Supply (DFS) company, announces the launch of its comprehensive New Restaurant Opening (NRO) program, LaunchPad. This…
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Nanonation, Factor4 link loyalty programs to ordering kiosks
February 11, 2025
Nanonation and Factor4 have formed a strategic partnership that integrates Factor4's loyalty program platform with Nanonation's ordering kiosk solution for…
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HTeaO partners with soda brand Poppi to create line of drinks
February 11, 2025
Iced tea brand HTeaO has partnered with prebiotic soda brand poppi to create a line of drinks that blends tea and soda, according to a press release.
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Subway Canada makes key staff appointments
February 11, 2025
Subway Canada has made two key staff appointments. Dennie Downie is the head of marketing of Canada and Reza Kouhang is the head of development for Canada…
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Domino's offers any crust, any toppings for $9.99
February 11, 2025
Domino's Pizza is offering customers any size, any crust and any toppings on a pizza for $9.99 when ordered online from now until March 2, according to a press…
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Do you know what part of your marketing spend is actually working?
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
A panel at the Restaurant Franchising & Innovation Summit in Myrtle Beach will look at how brands are wasting their marketing money and how to get the most out…
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KFC partners with Mike's Hot Honey
February 10, 2025
KFC is bringing the heat — and the sweet — with a partnership with Mike's Hot Honey, according to a press release.
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Toppers Pizza opens 71st location
February 7, 2025
Toppers Pizza has opened a location in Concord, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, according to a company news report.
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Speaker Spotlight: Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint
Scott Mobley, president of Stoner's Pizza Joint, shares a look at his career, his achievements and industry trends ahead of his appearance at Restaurant…
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